Need another filling meal that you can easily and quickly make? Then, you are in the right place! This sausage and rice skillet is a delicious, super flavorful, vibrant, and quick weeknight meal that you can throw together in a cinch! The sizzling and smoky flavour of this dish is to die for!

This recipe has been my favourite and go-to for years now. It’s a keeper and a must! Make sure to put this on your list and give this a go very soon!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 12 ounces pkg smoked sausage
• 1 1/4 c. white rice
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper – sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper – sliced
• 4 cloves garlic – minced
• 1 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth – divided
• 5 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 small white onion – quartered and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley – chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the rice in a small saucepan.

Step 2: Drizzle the oil in a hot large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage to the skillet once the oil starts shimmering and cook for about 5 minutes on all sides until browned. When done, set the sausage aside.

Step 3: To the same skillet, add the peppers and onions. Saute for about 4 to 5 minutes before adding in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for a minute more until fragrant. When done, set the peppers and onions aside with the sausage.

Step 4: Now, add the tomato paste to the now-empty pan along with ¾ cup of chicken broth. Stir well and let everything simmer for about a minute. Add the paprika and cayenne, then add the cooked rice, sausage, the rest of the chicken broth, pepper, and onions. Stir well until mixed.

Step 5: Serve the sausage and rice skillet right away when done garnished with some chopped parsley. Enjoy!